New hotels and new attractions make this an excellent time to visit the Walt Disney World Resort. In addition to the whimsical fun of the theme parks, now you can swim with Ariel or Nemo, drive around Radiator Springs with Lightning McQueen, or frolic in the jungle with Simba at your resort.

This year saw the long awaited opening of the Art of Animation Resort. It takes its name and nomenclature from a 1958 touring exhibit of Disney art work from his films, and more or less completes the Pop Century value resort that has remained half finished since its opening. It is located directly across Hour Glass Lake from Pop Century and you need only walk across the Generation Gap Bridge to traverse back and forth between the sibling resorts.

Art of Animation comprises four areas that are themed to a particular Disney film. The Finding Nemo, Lion King and Cars areas will compromise 1,120 suites designed to accommodate six people. There is an area themed to the Little Mermaid, which will have 864 traditional motel rooms that accommodate four people.

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